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How to Actually Get Hired
Who reads applications, which channel gets a reply, and what they screen for.
Don't make these mistakes
Don't approach without proof of work. For engineers, open a GitHub PR first and then email. For GTM and marketing, send the gap analysis directly to fred@lerian.studio. Founders love a person who shows up with a plan rather than a CV.
What gets their attention
Contact: fred@lerian.studio. LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/fredcamaral. Best approach: for engineers, open a GitHub PR first and then email. For GTM and marketing, send the gap analysis directly to fred@lerian.studio.
Why applying the normal way doesn't work
Lerian uses an ATS, but referrals still come first. Cold applications aren't ignored — they're just behind referrals, sourced candidates, and recruiter picks.
Who to contact at Lerian
We haven't verified a contact route at Lerian yet. At people in Fintech, the decision-maker is almost always the hiring manager, but that's a model, not something we've confirmed. We're working on it, and members get verified contacts first.
What Lerian screens for
Their focus: Contact: fred@lerian.studio. LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/fredcamaral. Best approach: for engineers, open a GitHub PR first and then email. For GTM and marketing, send the gap analysis directly to fred@lerian.studio.
Don't send a generic CV to Lerian. Mirror the job posting's language to get past automated screening.
Mistakes that kill applications
At people, a copy-paste CV is immediately obvious. It's an instant no.
Lead with their problem, not your ambition. Lerian is focused on Every fintech in Brazil eventually gets trapped by legacy core banking vendors — show you understand that.
Don't apply and wait. The median Fintech application gets no response ever. One follow-up at day five roughly doubles reply rates.
Frequently asked questions
How do I apply to Lerian?
Through the roles on our Lerian jobs page, or directly to the hiring manager if you can reach them. At null people, direct outreach outperforms the form.
Does Lerian respond to cold emails?
We're still collecting cold email data for Lerian.
Who is the hiring manager at Lerian?
At this size, hiring is usually run by the hiring manager.
How competitive is it to get hired at Lerian?
-person Fintech companies see ~100-250 applicants per role in two weeks. The 72-hour window is your advantage.
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